Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1887-04-07

C. s.FhrRCHILD. 1874 he was appointed
Deputy Attorney General. and In his first
political position he so distinguished him
self that in the ensuing year he was nomi-
mated by the Democratic party for the At
torney Gcneralship and was elected. He
served in this capacity for Two years, aud
they were eventful ones for the people OF
New York, because the alleged cauai ring
Were receiving the attention OF Goyernor
1tlden and has Attorney General cordially
seconded his efforts 10 rid the State oftheIn
and their methods. ~ ~. asf-
Upon the expiration OF his term asNAt-
torney General, Mr.. Fairchihl, IN 1878,
visited Europe for the second time. his first
trip having occurred in 1891. While on the
Continent the future secretary made a care
full study OF the monetary systems OF tho
old world, and when he returned 10 New
York he had acquired a valuable fund OF
information. From 1850 when be returned
from Europe up TO the time no was called
TO Washington as Assistant Secretary OF
the Treasury, Mr.. Fairchild was practicing
his profession In New York city. The new
secretary is very straightforward man OF
business, easy OF access, for IL has becy his
boast since he came TO Washington that his
door has always been open 10 callers. no
matter what their business was, and In this
respect he has shown marked difference
from other officials OF the new administra-
tion, His face is round aud smoothly
shaven, closely clipped black moustachc
being conspicuous above the firm closed
mouth, while in stature he is slightly above
the medium height, compactly built aud
weighs about $50 pounds.
Secretary Fairchild is q hrm believer in
the efficacy OF equestrian exercise. and
every afternoon at the close OF business hs
mounts his smart bay roadster aud rides at
a canter through the suburbs OF Washing
ton an appetizer for dinner. Socially he
and his wife are very popular, and his hos
pitable mansion has always been thronged
during the gay season.
Treasurer Jordun's successor has not
yet been determined upon, and probably
viii not be announced for some days MIR.
Theodore Cook, Of Cincinnati, Is spoken Of
most frequently in connection with the
place aud il is thought most likely will sue
ceed Mr. Jordan
The Interstate commerce commission
ers called al the Executive Mansion yester-
day about noon and paid their respects 20
the President They then repaired 70 the
Interior Department aud were sworn ia at
the private Office Of Secretary Lamar. by
Mr.. Stoddard, notary public connected
with the department. The commissioners
were then each presented with his commits
sion aud they remained with Secretary La
mar for some time. After leaving the In
terror Department the commissioners in-
spected the temporary quarters provided
for them 10 the HOoe building Some ln.
formal talk was indulged in bv The commits
sion with closed doors, aud then on motion
OF Mr. Morrison, Mr. Cooley. OF Michigan.
was unanimously elected chairman Of tna
Interstate commission. The selection OF a
secretary was deferred aud the commission
adjourned until to-day.
The first business that will come before
the commission after its complete Orgaui-
HHear. 49, 81 s.Hs. .NrH
be 10 fix the time aud place for the hearing
OF matters submitted BY Mr n. r. smith,
vice president Of the Louisville 4 Nash
VILE railroad, and Virgil Powers. general
commissioner Tor pool rates for the South
crn Railway aud Steamship 4 association iu
reference % the long and short haul feature
Of the Interstate cOmnerce act az it ap-
plies 20 the railroads east Of the Mississippi
river south Of the Ohio and west OF The
Potomac river
The President has any number o. applt
cants for the Austrian mission Econ
gresham j. Randolph Tucker was rendered
the mission not long ago. Out decuned He
has hopes % being gwen an Associate
Judgeship o. tho Supreme Court bench on
the retirement Of justices strong and
Bradley For the Austrian mission General
Pierce " y. Young. Of Georgia. who ro-
coutly resigned the Consul goucraishlp AZ
81 Petersburg is, perhaps, The most form
idablc applicant
joss 1UySET, Of Chicago, made one hum
dred h0fseshOes in one hour, twelve min-
utes and fifteen seconds, beating The
record
HEsvY frost throughout the ncighbor-
hood ~ Waco. Tex, on The night OF the Ist,
killed all the growing vegetation, cutting
corn down 20 the ground. ft is Thought
the frnit trees are uninjureG.
AT Wnlamsport, Ind. John Cunning
ham and Jesse shortridge, 0f Tippeconoo
County, were acquitted of the charge ~
murder for the Killing of Simon Girard
last fan
THF errstlc Senator Joses, Of florida, II
showing strength FOE reelection.
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Here Is the way they make spar
rows useful IN Germanyi Long troughs
placed at caves Of houses, aro occupied
by the sparrows in building their nests.
When the young are Matched and the
mother goes out 20 procure food, wire
screens are placed over them, with in
terstices large enough TO permit the
passage Of food into the younglina.
but too small 70 allow them to escape.
As soon as they are large and plump
thoy are killed. and make q very do